18 Kirkdale Avenue, Floreat WA 6014

A residence that masterfully blends character elegance with modern sophistication, this beautifully presented mid-century home provides a gorgeous sanctuary for families seeking the ultimate in space, style and convenience. Just footsteps from parks, local shopping, schools, sporting facilities, restaurants and cafes, this fully renovated home offers a lifestyle of effortless comfort and connectedness.

Boasting quality heritage features and a perfect play of elegantly balanced proportions, this single level residence was tastefully renovated in 2007 to extend its footprint, preserving the architectural integrity of the home by expertly maintaining and extending the original jarrah timber flooring, decorative lead-light windows, lofty ceilings and ornate cornices. Carefully considered additions have resulted in a contemporary and extremely liveable family home, offering distinct zones for children and parents, with 4 bedrooms, a study (music room or playroom), 3 bathrooms, 2 large living areas and a stunning outdoor entertaining area.

Entering through secure automated gates, the beautifully landscaped front gardens offer a relaxed and peaceful sanctuary shaded by a majestic old oak tree. With plenty of lawn for children and pets to play, a high fence and secure sliding gate provide peace of mind, security and privacy from the street.

Beyond the light-filled entrance lies a large lounge and dining area overlooking the front garden, a generous space to enjoy family meals, entertain guests or perhaps just curl up by the gas fireplace in winter. From the dining area, guests can step out into a private terrace overlooking the garden, an inviting space that beautifully captures the winter sun during the cooler months.

At the heart of the home, a contemporary kitchen is well-appointed with stone benchtops, stainless appliances and ample storage. The adjacent family zone is bathed in natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows and doors, providing a seamless transition from indoors to out and a clear line of sight to children playing in the pool.

A place for year-round enjoyment, the sheltered alfresco area has played host to many gatherings of friends and family over the years. Overlooking the easy care and very private rear gardens and saltwater swimming pool, this protected area provides a welcoming place to relax in the summer months, entertain friends and enjoy alfresco meals overlooking mature greenery.

Generous in size, a guest bedroom at the front of the home has its own ensuite bathroom, while two minor bedrooms off the beautifully light-filled hallway are serviced by the family bathroom. Privately positioned at the rear of the home, the master bedroom offers a calm and sumptuous space overlooking the garden, replete with walk-in-robes and a modern ensuite.

For parents, the central study offers a private space to work from home, while also featuring a large window overlooking the living area. Capturing the light and lovely garden views, this area would perfectly suit parents who wish to keep an eye on young children while they work. Alternatively, with the convenience of floor-to-ceiling storage, this space could also easily serve as a fifth bedroom, children's playroom, or hobby/music space.

Positioned in the midst of a fantastic neighbourhood, the entire family will enjoy the convenience of walking to the shops and restaurants of Floreat Forum, Cambridge Library, Floreat Park Primary School and the friendly off-leash area at McLean Oval. Bold Park, Perry Lakes and the many parks, sporting facilities and green spaces of this beautiful, leafy suburb are all within easy reach, while Floreat and City Beaches are just down the road for a swim or to enjoy the many restaurants and cafes.

Offering an ideal blend of privacy and inclusivity, this home is tailor-made for families, perfectly accommodating children from their toddler years through to their teens. Homes such as this do not last long. Please call Helen to register your interest.

Features include:
• Renovated and extended Floreat character home
• Large, level 878sqm block in convenient location close to shops and parkland
• Secure parking behind automated gate, including driveway parking and single garage (with rear access for trailer etc)
• 4 generous bedrooms plus separate study/activity room
• Large living areas, including lounge/dining area and large open plan family/meals/kitchen
• High ceilings throughout
• Perfectly matched Jarah floorboards throughout
• Ducted evaporative air conditioning
• Gas log heater in lounge area and gas bayonet in family room
• Security alarm system
• Solar panels
• Original roof completely re-timbered
• 3 instantaneous gas hot water systems
• Bi fold doors to large outdoor entertaining area
• Salt-water swimming pool with glass fencing and new pool cover
• Manicured gardens and lawn area
• Automated reticulation from bore
• Backyard shed with power
• Additional rear deck area with power for entertainment or pool deck
• Floreat Park Primary School and Shenton College catchments